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Helpful Books

Male & Female He Created Them

by Denny Burk, David Closson & Colin Smothers (2023)
A superb set of resources for individuals or for groups: a book and workbook plus some very helpful video summaries free online.

Gender Ideology. What Do Christians Need to Know?

by Sharon James (2019)
An excellent and succinct book.

Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution

by Carl Trueman (2022)
If interested in some of the history leading the way to today, Trueman’s book chronicles the influences and influencers who paved the way for our current cultural confusion.

Helpful Videos

The Holy Sexuality Project 

A video-based series designed especially for teens and parents.

Do I Use Preferred Pronouns?

‘Should Christians Use Preferred Pronouns?’ (The Yes side)

Do I Use Preferred Pronouns?

‘Why I No Longer Use Transgender Pronouns—and Why You shouldn’t, Either (The No side)

Helpful Ministries

Out of Egypt Ministries

Practical resources from Patti Height, a friend of Harvest Bible Chapel and someone previously part of the LGBT community.

Harvest Groups Podcast

Helpful conversations about Community and Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) at
Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.
Community Group Leader Podcast
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 1
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 2
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 3
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 4
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 5
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 6
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 7
D Group Leader Podcast
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 1 | Share Your Story
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 2 | Goals and Expectations
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 3 | HEAR Journals and Scripture Memory
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 4 | Accountability and Prayer
Conversation 1 D-Group Multiply Guide | Who, Why, Where?
Bonus Episode 1 | Am I Ready to Lead a D-Group?
Conversation 2 D-Group Multiply Guide | Identifying Potential Members
Bonus Episode 2 | How to Select the Right People for Your D Group
Conversation 3 D-Group Multiply Guide | Inviting Potential Members
Bonus Episode 3 | How to Invite People to Your D-Group
Conversation 4 D-Group Multiply Guide | Celebrate & Commission

Community Group Outreach/Service Ideas

Create homeless blessing bags together, distribute to homeless outreach in area or keep in your car to give out.  

Serve at The Ruth Project either downtown Elgin or at the farm 

Serve together at Feed My Starving Children 

Contact campus ministry team to “adopt” a single mother in the congregation, and provide her with ongoing support (babysitting, groceries, gifts of encouragement)  

Contact local elementary/middle/high school and ask to provide regular blessing baskets to teachers   

Contact local senior/assisted living facility and offer to host a praise and worship night or ongoing Bible study 

Serve at local soup kitchen  

Sign up to serve with Habitat for Humanity  

Find more Volunteer opportunities at https://www.volunteermatch.org/ 

Contact the Lead Team